Morning Minutes: June 25

Wednesday

Jun 26, 2013 at 6:05 AM

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Bombard bahm-BARD (verb) To attack especially with artillery or bombers; to assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions); to subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons) - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

I’m Remembering!
imremembering.com

If you’re a child from the ‘80s or ‘90s, or have a child that was, this site is a fun flashback. Featuring pop-culture nostalgia – think Popples and jelly shoes - submitted by readers, you’ll be surprised at what you’ve forgotten about childhood.

Number to Know

1987: Year when National Catfish Day was born, thanks to a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. The day is held every June 25.

This Day in History

June 25, 1947: “The Diary of Anne Frank” is published.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (59)

Daily Quote

“A life without love is like a year without summer.” - Swedish proverb